What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Stonehaven Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Ayr to Stonehaven?

The distance between Ayr and Stonehaven is 179 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Stonehaven without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Stonehaven?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Ayr to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Stonehaven bus from?

Ayr to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Ayr to Stonehaven bus arrive?

Ayr to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Stonehaven is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ayr to Stonehaven.

Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

There are 649+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

Ayr to Stonehaven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Stonehaven by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaventrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen
4h 33m
£79–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Stonehaven Barclay Streetbus
5h 29m
£22–34
Drive 160.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Stonehavencar 160.8 mi
2h 55m
£40–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaventrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen
4h 41m
£66–118
Bus, train via Montrose
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Montrosetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
5h 7m
£54–107

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to Stonehaven.

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Distance: 178 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Stonehaven, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Stonehaven via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Stonehaven Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 5h 29m.

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